Lord Shiva defeated Tripurasur, a demon, and Dev Diwali is celebrated in honour of their victory. It is said to be the Deepawali of the Gods. It is believed that the Hindu Gods and Goddesses take bath in Ganga on this occasion every year.
On Dev Diwali, martyrs are also remembered and honoured. The sacrifices that they make for the safety of their people and honour of their country by giving up their lives are also acknowledged.
Dev Diwali is celebrated in Kartik – a Hindu month. After 15 days of Diwali celebration, on the full moon day, this event takes places and is celebrated with splendour and grandeur. As per the Gregorian calendar, it falls in the month of November-December.
As stated above, this occasion is celebrated with great pomp. Every year, a huge number of people, not only from India but from abroad, travel to the small town of Varanasi and witness this exhilarating experience. No matter which part of India you are coming from, you can easily find a travel package for Varanasi as per your convenience and enjoy the spectacular sights of this place during the celebratory times.
The celebration of Dev Diwali begins with holy Vedic mantras that are chanted by the priests. Thousands of diyas are lighted at the ghats of River Ganga and firecrackers are lit across the Varanasi. The glistening crackers and beautiful diyas make for a wonderful and mesmerizing sight. All this is done to welcome the Gods and Goddesses.
It was the year 1985 when this ritual of lighting diyas on this occasion of Dev Diwali was introduced. The diyas were lighted on Panchganga Ghat and since then, they have become a vital part of the celebration that compels a huge number of people to travel to Varanasi.
For honouring the martyrs, wreaths are offered. Patriotic songs and bhajans are sung and the three armed forces perform the traditional last post.
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On your arrival at Varanasi airport/ railway station meet our representative and transfer to hotel, on arrival at hotel proceed with check in formalities, after some rest meet your driver at the hotel lobby and proceed to Sarnath, 10km from Varanasi, where the Buddha preached his first sermon in the Deer Park, contains the most impressive remains, as well as a modem temple. The Dharmarajika, Chaukhandi and Dhamek stupas are outstanding. There are also the remains of a monastery, and the beautifully polished Lion Capital of Ashoka. Overnight stay at hotel in Varanasi .
Early morning visit Assi Ghat for Subah-e-Banaras and enjoy sunrise on boat. Later proceed on a half day temple city tour of Varanasi visiting, Durga Temple, Tulsi Manas Temple, Sankat Mochan Temple, Banaras Hindu University, Baba Kinaram Sthal. Banaras Hindu University. BHU is the largest residential universities in Asia, with over 35,000 students. Where to see New Kashi Vishwanath Temple . In evening visit Ghat for boat ride followed by Ganga Aarti at Dasaswamedh Ghat and you also enjoy Dev-Diwali festival. Overnight stay at hotel in Varanasi.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel. Then drop you at Varanasi Airport for Homeward Journey.
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